Ironing-board structure



Dec. 27, 1932.

H. L. FISCHACHER IRONING BOARD STRUCTURE Filed April 21. 1930 l/VVE/VTOR Patented Dec. 27, 1932 UNITED STATES HENRY L. IEISCHACHER, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS IBONING-BOARD STRUCTURE Application filed April 21,

This invention relates generally to ironing-board structures. More particularly, my invention relates to a certain new and useful improvement in ironing-board structures of foldable type and has for its objects the provision of an ironing-board structure of the type stated which maybe readily and inexpensively manufactured, which may be conveniently folded from open to closed or from closed to open condition, which when folded is compact to occupy small space, which when unfolded is rigidly self-standing, which is so constructed as to easily accommodate and permit the ironing of annular or circular garments, such as apparel skirts or the like, and which is exceedingly efficient in the perform ance of its intended functions, and to generally improve upon and simplify the construction of ironing-board structures of the class named.

And with the above and other objects in view, my invention resides in the novel features of form, construction, arrangement, and combination of parts hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims.

In: the accompanying drawing,'

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a foldable ironing-board structure embodying my invention, the structure being shown in open or unfolded condition and with the auxiliary board support in board-supporting engagement;

Figure 2 is an end view of the structure with its several parts as in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmental side elevational view of the structure also shown in open or unfolded condition, but with the auxiliary board-support in lowered position out of engagement with the board for facilitating the ironing of circular garments and the like;

. Figure 4 is an enlarged end elevational view of th?1 structure with its parts as inFigure 3; an

Figure 5 is an elevational view of the structure in folded or collapsed condition.

Referring now more in detail and by reference characters to the drawing, which illustrates a preferred embodiment of my invention, the structure includes a board-proper 1930. Serial No. 445,865.

A, which is of standard form and dimensions, and a so-called body-member B, which latter is in the form ofa single beam of preferably reduced lengthand breadth relatively to the board A. The beam B is disposed longitudi- 5 nally centrally under the board A, and interposed between, and at one end only of, the board A and beam B, is preferably a longitudinally spaced pair of-cross-pieces'or blocks board A throughout from the beam B, the board A being-rigidly fixed at said one end only to the beam B, as by means of bolts or the like 1 passed through the board A, blocks C, and beam B. Thus the board A relatively 6 C which vertically or laterally space the ladys skirt or other such garment'to be readily sleeved on the board A andits ironing greatly facilitated. p

In usual ironing-operations, however, the

boardA may be additionally supported from,

and at or adjacent the other end of, the beam B as by means of an auxiliary-member or bracket D, which is preferably in the form of a. some-what fan-shaped metal-stamping or casting having ears 3 adapted to abut the opposite side-faces of the beam B, thebraclret D being pivotally attached at its said ears 3 to the beam B for swingablemovement. In ironing operations upon a skirt or the like, the member D isadapted to approximately flatwise straddle the beam B, as illustrated in 8 Figures 3 and 4, thereby permitting free sleeving-disposition upon the board A of the art-i cle to be ironed. In other ironing operations, the bracket D may be readily swung to upright position relatively to the beam B and when in such latter position, as best seen in Flgures 1 and 2, 1s of size and (11111811510118 to wedge-wlse engage the under face of the board A and thereby assist in rigidly supporting the board A over the beam B.

Disposed transversely through and extending outwardly beyond theopposite side faces of the beam B adjacent its opposite ends, are hinge-pins 4, upon the opposed projecting ends of each of which are pivotally attached and secured, as by nuts 5, suitable supportinglegs E so constructed and connected to the beam B as to oppositely depend, when the ironing-board is open or unfolded, obliquely outwardly and downwardly from the beam for supporting the board A in convenient position for use. Provided at their opposite ends with preferably threaded angular or is collapsed or folded, as shown in Figure 5.

I' may add that the rod-extensions 6 are tightly nutted and washered, as at 7, so as to obtain a tensioned offset effect, as it might be described, permitting of close folding of the legs E against the beam B, the rod extensions 6 being secured to the legs E as by means of opposing-nuts 8 threaded thereupon into clamping engagement against the inner face of the respective legs E, as shown.

And disposed upon the opposite side face of the beam 13 and pivotally connected at their opposite ends to the beam B and to the respective pairs of legs E, are suitable preferably knuckled-j ointed braces G adapted, when the structure'is in open or unfolded condition, to

rigidly retain the legs D in extended position, the joints in the rods G having preferably associated therewith hoods or the like 9 for preventing accidental injury to the hands in opening or closing the structure.

I would also add that, the respective legs E flaring or extending, when unfolded, obliquely relatively to the beam B, a considerable spring tension is thrown on the pivotrods 4:, which adds greatly to the stiffness of the structure'during ironing operations. It will be noted further that particularly the rear legs E are rounded at their hinge-ends, as at 10, and formed to slightly project, when unfolded or open, above the plane of the upper face of the beam B to bindingly engage the underface of a block 11 fixed on the beam B intermediate the blocks C to increase the rigidity of the structure during ironing operations.

My new ironing board structure possesses simplicity of construction and operation, strength, rigidity, and lightness, and fulfills in every respect the objects hereinbefore stated.

And it is to be understood that changes and modifications in the form, construction, arrangement, and combination of the several parts of the structure may he made and substituted for those herein shown and described without departing from the nature and principle of my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent 1s:

1. In a folding ironing-board structure, in combination, a body-beam, a pair of blocks disposed in spaced relation upon the beam adjacent an end thereof, an ironing-board, resting adjacent an end thereof upon the blocks and disposed longitudinally over the body-beam, the body-beam being of reduced width relatively to the board, bolts passed through. the beam, blocks, and board for securing the same together, pairs of legs pivotally attached to the beam adjacent its opposite ends, and athird block fixed to the beamintermediate the first blocks, said legs being adapted for unfolding to support the board upon a supporting surface and for oppositely folding under the beam for collapsing the structure and one pair of said legs being engageable at an end when unfolded with the third block for stiffening the structure during ironing operations.

2. In a foldable ironing-board structure, in combination, a body beam, an ironing-board mounted as a cantilever upon and over the body-beam, the beam being of reduced width relatively to the board, legs pivotally attached to the beam upon its opposite sides and adjacent its opposite ends, and rods disposed in crossed relation and each having angular end-extensions fitted through and tensionally nutted to adjacent legs for securing said legs together in pair-relation for oppositely folding compactly under the beam for collapsing the structure.

3. In a foldable ironing-board structure, in combination, a single body beam, an iron ing-board mounted as a cantilever upon and over the body-beam, the beam being of reduced width relatively to the board,'hinge pins fitting transversely through the beam ad acent its opposite ends and projecting at their opposite ends outwardly beyond the opposite side faces of the beam, supportinglegs plvotally mounted on the projecting ends of said pins, and rods disposed in crossed relation and each having angular end-extensions fitted through and tensionally secured to adjacent legs for securing said legs together in pair-relation for oppositely foldin g compactly under the beam for collapsing the structure.

4. In a foldable ironing-board structure, in combination, a body beam, spacing-blocks disposed upon the beam adjacent an end thereof, an ironing-board disposed longitudii nally over the body-beam, and resting at an end on the blocks, the beam being of reduced width relatively to the board, securing-bolts passed through the beam, block, and board, hinge pins fitting transversely through the beam adjacent its opposite ends and projectname .to this specification.

HENRY L. FISGHACHER. 

